Expecto Patronum

Name: LEGO Expecto Patronum 75945
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75945

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2019121 pcsHigh agreement · 82%

Expert reviews

7analyzed

Owner ratings

4.1K+

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 78.6, a 4.8 out of 5 owner average across 4,080 ratings, and three expert reviewers all recommending a buy, Expecto Patronum delivers outsized collector value in a compact $20 package, anchored by the long-awaited return of Sirius Black and a spectacular new Patronus mold."

Three dedicated expert reviewers and a massive owner pool of 4,080 ratings converge on the same verdict: Expecto Patronum is a must-own for Harry Potter fans, driven overwhelmingly by its extraordinary minifigure selection rather than its brick-built scenery. The first Sirius Black minifigure since 2004, a brand-new trans-light-blue stag Patronus mold, and two Dementors in a $20 set made this one of the most celebrated small-scale Harry Potter releases. Owners back that up with a 4.8 out of 5 average and 97% recommending it, though the LEGO-verified value-for-money score of 3.96 out of 5 hints at a minority who found 121 pieces at $19.99 slightly lean.

Where they split: Agreement is moderate because critics and owners split on value for money. Dedicated expert reviewers considered $19.99 excellent value given the exclusive elements, while a segment of the 4,080 LEGO-verified buyers rated value at a lower 3.96 out of 5, citing the thin piece count. Reviewers were also divided on the stag: Jay's Brick Blog found no faults, while Brickset and LEGO.com owners specifically called out the rubber antlers and the premolded nature of the figure as a letdown.

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LOVED (7)

01Sirius Black minifigure, first appearance since 2004 with extensive printing including tattoos and prison fatigues
02Trans-light-blue stag Patronus mold, a spectacular new element praised as visually stunning
03Two Dementor minifigures with excellent printed details included in one affordable set

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Trees are single-sided and look considerably less attractive from the back
02Stag Patronus antlers use matte rubber rather than sparkly trans-blue plastic, creating a visual mismatch
03Stag is essentially a premolded element with minimal building; some owners found this disappointing

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

📐 Size

sparse but complete for the price point

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

stagpatronussiriusblacktreesharrypricesceneonlydementorstreevalueelementprintinglooksconstructionpottertransparentappearancedementordetailuniquepointfirstheadgoodelementshigh

What reviewers are saying

"This is such an easy set to like, and LEGO nailed pretty much every single part of the Expecto Patronum set."

Jay's Brick Blog

"This set represents an important moment in the Prisoner of Azkaban, and indeed the series of books/films as Harry discovers he can cast a strong protection spell. If you are a fan of the series, this set is a must–buy."

The Rambling Brick

Ecosystem

2004 Sirius Black minifigure — A vast upgrade to the original 2004 version. The 15 year wait has been worth it.

Hogwarts Express set — Dementors were previously only available in the Hogwarts Express set, making their inclusion in this more affordable set valuable.

Hogwarts Express 75955 85 — The Dementors in this set are very similar to those from Hogwarts Express, but improved with medium stone grey hands instead of black, which better breaks up their appearance.

Harry PotterInvestment Grade

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Editorial Source

100

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"This is such an easy set to like, and LEGO nailed pretty much every single part of the Expecto Patronum set."

Key Pros

✓The brand new Stag Patronus piece
✓Updated Sirius Black minifigure
✓Two Dementors

Key Cons

✕Nothing at all! (reviewer explicitly states this)

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Key Pros

✓Innovative transparent stag Patronus element with softer rubber antlers
✓Creative and inspiring tree-building technique using Technic plates and elbow connectors
✓Strong minifigure collection including Sirius Black's first appearance in 15 years

Key Cons

✕High price-per-piece ratio (16c/part in Europe/US, 24.7c/part in Australia)
✕No articulation on the Patronus stag element

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Dementor - Black with Black Cape

Sirius Black - Dark Brown Hair, Dark Bluish Gray Jacket over Tattered Striped Shirt, Printed Legs

Harry Potter - Dark Blue Open Jacket over Sand Blue Shirt, Dark Tan Medium Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Stag Patronus (trans-blue)
A beautiful, sparkly trans-blue Stag Patronus! When this set was announced, I didn't think most fans expected to see LEGO produce a full-sized Patronus, and in a whole new stag animal mould as well. There's just something extra special about transparent LEGO elements, and I love how there are sparkly bits in it, to give it an extra magical vibe. The antlers were made of soft rubbery plastic, and can be wobbled around fairly easily.
Sirius Black's hairpiece in dark brown
It's new to this dark brown shade, and previously has been used for Luke's hairpiece in the Ahch-To Island Training set. Special mention to Sirius Black's hairpiece, which is ridiculously detailed with texture.
Brick-built trees
Constructed flat/horizontally before being hoisted upwards and attached to the base. The build technique makes the trees look rather different from traditional tree-building methods. LEGO were also very generous with the foliage with 12 leaf pieces, and even the brown flower terms on the ground.
Transparent light blue speckled Patronus stag element
A new dual-moulded element with softer, more malleable rubber antlers. At eight studs long and approximately 5 1/2 bricks tall to the top of the head, this is a large, striking element that everyone was talking about when first revealed. It is a transparent element, so an opaque version would require a new mould.
Three-way Technic plate with elbow connectors
Used in a novel way to create tree branches going in four directions, representing a new approach to tree building in LEGO sets that avoids typical monotonous designs.
Modified T-tile
Originally used with Minecraft big figure legs, now employed to mount the tree trunk to the base structure.